November​2 School Open Day​3 Cricket Zone Day4 South Kaipara Animal Group Day11 Inter House Athletics Day16-19 Ice Rink Open to Public​24 Interschool Athletics

December​16 End of Term 4

STARS OF THE WEEK:

​​Learning Zone 1Koto Tipene for resilience in presenting her speech.Mya White for enthusiastic participation in production practice.Leah van Gelder for enthusiastic participation in production practice.Isaac Pryor for improving focus in Maths.

Learning Zone 2Jacob Takarangi- extra effort he is putting into his Maths work.Hunter Rowley for outstanding independent and group work this week.Ella Farmer for always being helpful and making good choices.

Learning Zone 3Thomas Stone for progress in reading.Ruby Scott for her keen and positive attitude towards all areas of the Curriculum .

Learning Zone 4Meila Stanaway for effort in readingKingston Wegner for awesome work on his Benson Bear words.Taylor Mason for great recognition of sounds in his writing.Harri Coggins for his amazing creativity during play based learning.Kyla Morgan for giving 100% in all learning areas. Joshua Steytler for a wonderful story and picture of Rarotonga.

Principal's PenThank you to all those parents who supported our cross country day. We managed to supply mud, fences and water, all on our school grounds. The students enjoyed the challenge and were happy with a job well done at the end of the day. This week our cross country team are competing at Shakespear Park with the other Hibiscus Coast Schools. We wish them luck. Yesterday visitors were in for a treat when they arrived to find calves, lambs and goats at school. The Dairy Flat vets, Paula and Robyn were at school for immunisation and docking. Many thanks to them for their support. Today and tomorrow our enviro group students and volunteers from LZ1 are planting trees and plants at the Redvale landfill as part of the restoration project. Hopefully these students will be able to enjoy their planting into the future when the area is open for all to enjoy.

SCHOOL NOTICESPUM-NZEI and PPTA Meeting Friday 9/9/16 - NZEI Te Riu Roa and PPTA are holding a combined meeting of their members on Friday 9th September. The meetings are to plan a response to the governments funding proposals. Dairy Flat School teachers will be attending the meetings from 1pm-3pm on that Friday. They will be leaving school at 12.30pm to travel to the meeting. Children can be collected from school at 12.00pm. The school buses will run from 12pm. aPlus will operate (bookings essential - email admin@aplus.kiwi.nz or phone 0800 423 400 or 09 443 5386). Please collect your children by 12.30pm to enable this action. Thank you for your support.Debbie Marshall - Principal

Twelve year 5 & 6,students went to Northcross Intermediate to compete in the Epro8 Challenge ( Engineering, Problem Solving, and Innovation) The challenges involved building a crane which had to lift 1kg, building a Rover on Mars to move 1 metre while carrying 5kg of weight and building a swing that held 1kg and swung 10 times in 31 seconds. Each station had various equipment e.g. Pulleys, electrical wire, batteries, bolts, aluminium poles, chains, gears, circuits and wheels.The teams had four challenges to complete in 2 and half hours, the students could complete all of a challenge, or select which parts they wish to complete. Each challenge had a “Criteria” and a “Hint” Criteria and this is what the teams were marked on.The three teams worked collaboratively and enjoyed the challenges. Close to the end was very nerve wrecking with the Bobby Juniors team tied in first place with 3 other teams on 200 points. They finally shot away by gaining a further ninety points to win the EPro8 challenge across these schools. They will now compete in the semi finals. Congratulations to Charlie Porter, Holly Lupton, Luke Grobler and Jacob Lyndon.By Charlize Porter

Inter house Cross CountryThis was run last Friday at school due to weather warnings out at Shakespeare Park. The children had fun getting muddy at school and 16 children were selected to represent Dairy Flat at the inter school competition today. We wish them the very best of luck! House results from The Inter house Cross country:1st Pururi, 2nd Kauri, 3rd Kowhai, 4th RimuMany thanks to the staff and parents for all their help in running the day.

Lucky Book ClubSchool holidays are coming and the last day for lodging Lucky Book Club orders through school is tomorrowFriday 2 September 2016 at 3pm. Any cheques must be made out to Scholastic New Zealand. Further brochures are available at the school office. However, online orders through Book Club Loop remain open until Monday 5 September at 9 am - see the back of your child's brochure for details. 20% of the value of all orders is credited to the school library for the purchase of further library books.

Factathon – 8th September 2016All students will be underway with their Factathon practise. Sponsorship forms have been sent home. The Basic Factathon will be your child’s basic facts homework for the next four weeks.Classes will have a daily Basic Factathon time for learning the basic facts and completing related activities. It is expected that your child will learn a group of basic facts at home each night to be well prepared for an excellent Basic Factathon score. Please support your child by sponsoring them and allowing them to seek other sponsors, such as grandparents, uncles and aunts. Additional sponsorship forms will also be available at the office if required.Forms must be handed into their teachers by tomorrow.Ag Day RafflePlease keep the groceries coming in for Ag Day. We would love every child to bring in a box, a packet, a tin and a jar/bottle of goodies for our amazing Ag Day hampers. No perishables or expired items. The class with the most items win an ice cream for the whole class.🐘 White ElephantTime to start saving your precious pre loved (or just unwanted) goods to donate to the AG Day White Elephant stall;Books, toy, games, soft toys. Small appliances and household items. Clothes and shoes. Small MacDonald's type toys are okay because then everyone can come away with something! NOTHING broken, rusty, with parts missing etc.No oil column or gas heaters. No bedding. Drop off time will be at the school hall the week prior to AG Day, times TBA. Any questions or queries regarding the White Elephant contact Cara Marks markscara@xtra.co.nz or 021 897 959.PhotoLifePhotoLife shoot keys/instructions have been sent home with all students. Please order online before 5th September and take advantage of the free shipping. There are also order forms/envelopes at the office if you do not want to pay online (cheques made out to PhotoLife please - cash also accepted, or, complete the credit card details on the form/envelope).For students in the Kapa Haka, (you cannot order this photo online) - please see the sample photo at the office and ask for an order form/envelope to order thank you (payment options also via cheques made out to PhotoLife please - cash also accepted, or, complete the credit card details on the form/envelope).If you have any queries, please contact PhotoLife directly on 09 262 1040, thank you.PTA MeetingNext PTA gathering, Tuesday 6th September, 7pm in the school staffroom. All welcome, we would love to see you.CongratulationsCongratulations to Cameron Reardon from LZ1 who participated in the T2 Equestrian Regional Special Olympic games in Kerikeri. Over the two days Cameron managed to get Silver in equitation, a silver in Working trail, and a bronze in the team relay. Cameron is very proud of his performance.​SPORTS:NetballDF Flyers vs Greenhithe Diamonds Win 2-1 POD: Seirra BoucherDairy Flat Phoenix vs Torbay All Stars Win 5-0 POD: Rachel Slacke Sportsmanship Award:Holly DruceDairy Flat Stingers vs CBS Hotshots Loss 0-5 POD: Kayla Grobler Sportsmanship Award:Rhea BourhillDF Bumble Bees vs Pinehill Bunnies Drew 2-2 Sportsmanship Trophy:Sophie Cotter Effort Award:Rosie Richardson​Summer Netball Year 0-5Term 4. Matches will be held at Pinehurst School in November on Saturday morning and practices will be at school.

HAY! HAY! It’s Dairy Flat AG DAY! Saturday 15th October 2016 Keep feeding your calf, goat, lamb at least twice a day until Ag Day to enable them to keep growing strong. This also keeps the bond between animal and child and is a good opportunity to practice leading and calling (lambs and goats).Updated Judging Criteria sheets for calves, goats, lambs, Imaginative Paver, Scarecrow and Block Construction are on our website and the folder in office foyer.Young FarmerTo be eligible to enter Young Farmer Competition you need to be a Year 6 student and have an animal including a chicken.Reminder – if you DO NOT raise an animal, (lamb, calf, goat, chickens), you must select 2 options from the following to complete:Imaginative Paver – this is made at home and must be brought to school on Ag dayScarecrow – this is made at school on Ag Day. A $3 fee is required to cover the cost of wooden frame. The criteria for these activities is now up on the school web site. Entry forms will be coming out mid Term 3.Block Construction – this is made at home and must be displayed in the school hall before 8.45am Friday 15 October.

A big THANK YOU to Paula and Robin from Dairy Flat Vets for coming in and helping with immunizations and docking yesterday. Booster shots will be due in approximately four weeks time. Date to be confirmed. These will be done at school by the vet.

You can find further information regarding Ag Day on our website, or in the Ag day folder at the office. For any other enquiries, please email our Ag day team Robyn Mowat rmowat@dairyflat.school.nz or Liz Cotter elizmackay@xtra.co.nzCOMMUNITY NOTICES: Mudrush 2016 10th-11th SeptemberMuddy the Mud Monster is BACK and is pleased to announce the arrival of the 2016 Mud Monster Mud Rush! Presented by Harbour Sport in partnership with Massey University Albany, this year's edition is guaranteed to be bigger, better and muddier than ever! On September 10th & 11th 2016, those who dare to take on the challenge will be tested on a muddy 2.5km obstacle course with a few messy surprises along the way. This event is aimed at friends and families who seek fun and adventure.If you think you're up to the challenge of not only completing the Mud Rush yourself but helping other complete it why not sign up to volunteer! http://mudmonstermudrush.co.nz/homepage/volunteers/Hibiscus Coast Athletics Club2016-2017 season starting soon from Wednesday 5th October. Register online www,hcac.co.nz or email info@hcac.co.nz or www.facebook.com/HibiscusCoastAthletics ​Children’s Book LaunchOkura Village Hall 17th September 3pm – 4pm. “A Magpie Collection. Neighbours with Feathers” by Liliane Parkinson will be released on Saturday September 17th at Okura. This is aimed at children between ages 8-12. It’s about the local environment at Okura, particularly related to the birds found in that habitat. There will be two bird-themed art/craft competitions. Proceeds from the sale of books at the launch will go to support the work of FOOB, Friends of Okura Bush.Orewa Surf Life Saving ClubRegistration days are Sun 2nd & 16th Oct - Orewa Surf Club 10-11am. Important Info Day Sun 30th - Silverdale Primary 10am. First beach day Sun 6th Nov 10am - Orewa Beach Surf Club

Old Mobile PhonesCalling all old Mobile Phones to help Sustainable Coastlines look after NZ’s coastlines and waterways.After $2.5 million donated to the Starship Foundation from the sale of unwanted old mobile phones it is time for a new multi award winning NZ charity - Sustainable Coastline to benefit from this scheme.It would be great if you could rummage around in your drawers and toy boxes and bring into school any unwanted mobile phones you may have.Please drop any unwanted mobile phones you may have in the collection box in the school office.Coast Kids – Every Friday Terms 3, 4A bus will pick up the children from school and drop them off at Coast Kids - 6 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Silverdale. Parents are welcome to drop their kids off and stay to watch for the session. Please contact Jazz Fox, Coast Kids Key Leader. 09 427 8064 Mobile (text only) 021 02497432 Email admin@coastkids.org.nz Dairy Flat Live Music ClubThursday 1st September – Jam Night, Friday 2nd September – The William Browns Band, Friday 16th September – Indigo Blue, Thursday 6th October – Jam Night, Friday 7th October – Riverhead Slide, Friday 21st October – Slick Back Rockabilly, 3rd November - Jam Night, 4th November - Texas Storm. Corner of Postman Road and Dairy Flat Highway, Dairy Flat. Enquiries to henk@dairyflatlive.comOrganic Gardening CourseNorthtec is offering a fees-free gardening course covering raised beds, seed starting, growing home vegetables and keeping a garden diary. This is an ideal course for mothers as it runs from 9am to 3pm, twice a week with one day a week working on your home garden. Queries to Betsy Kettle 426-4909 or dbkettle@slingshot.co.nzOrewa Beach School Holiday Surf Programme - Spring School Holidays The programme runs both weeks of the school holidays (26-30 Sep & 3-7 Oct) and is designed to give children and young adults the confidence to be active and have fun at the beach through learning how to surf.If you haven't already booked in we're taking bookings for our popular Beach Surf Safety Days at Orewa during Term 4 & Term 1. Contact Simon at O'Neill Surf Academy NZ. 09 4343843 m 0277344877 email: simon@oneillsurfacademy.co.nz www.oneillsurfacademy.co.nzTeenage EventWe are holding our Teenage Event on 15th September at Whangaparaoa College with 2 renowned speakers on teen issues, Yvonne Godfrey and Sue Blair. It is the first time presenting together so it should be a great event. Please see attachment flyer for more details.Kids Auckland Marathon30th October, 11am 2.2km run Ages 7-13. In support of Starship Foundation. Enter online at www.aucklandmarathon.co.nz

Caltex Fuel Your SchoolFuel Your School applications for up to $5,000 for STEM resources can be applied for and are now open. Applications close on 30 September. For further information go to http://www.fuelyourschool.nz/apply.html